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in that the market alone, and not any other public attraction, brings in buyers. There are a variety of vendors: some part-time who consider their work at flea markets a hobby due to their possession of an alternative job; full-time vendors who dedicate all their time to their stalls and collection
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made plans for the broad, straight boulevards with rows of square houses in the center of Paris, along which army divisions could march with much pompous noise. The plans forced many dealers in second-hand goods to flee their old dwellings; the alleys and slums were demolished. These dislodged
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In German, there are many words in use but the most common word is "Flohmarkt", meaning literally "flea market". The same applies to Dutch "vlooienmarkt", Swedish "loppmarknad" and Finnish "kirpputori". In the predominantly Cuban/Hispanic areas of South Florida, they are called
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In the United States, the National Association of Flea Markets was established in 1998, which provides various resources for sellers, suppliers and buyers and also provides a means for suppliers and sellers to communicate and form affiliations.
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they are most likely called "feria artesanal" (artisan's or street fair) or "feria americana" (American fair), the latter name is due to have taken the idea from their United States counterpart.
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merchants were, however, allowed to continue selling their wares undisturbed right in the north of Paris, just outside the former fort, in front of the gate
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The traditional and most-publicized story is in the article "What Is a Flea Market?" by Albert LaFarge in the 1998 winter edition of
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and vintage trends, as well as selecting merchandise which connects with the culture and identity of their customers.
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Americanismos en las Indias del Poniente: Voces de origen indígena Americano en las lenguas del Pacífico
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of merchandise and rely solely on the profits made at the market. Vendors require skill in following
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if the event takes place in a field or car park, as the vendors will sell goods from the boot (or
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There is a general agreement that the term 'Flea Market' is a literal translation of the French
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In the United States, an outdoor swap meet is the equivalent of a flea market. However, an
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U.S. Flea Market Directory, 3rd Edition: A Guide to the Best Flea Markets in All 50 States
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Different English-speaking countries use various names for flea markets. In
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While the concept has existed for millennia, the origins of the term
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meaning "gathering of people". An ancient village on the bank of
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in 18th-century New York City, located at Maiden Lane near the
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can be purchased, in an effort to combat climate change and
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Flea markets in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg
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A large swap meet held in Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia
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L., D. (2006). "Editorial Perspectives: Flea Markets".
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Index

Swap meets
Swap Meet (CSI)
Swap meet (disambiguation)
Indoor swap meet
Whack World

Montsoreau Flea Market
Loire Valley

The Market NYC
market
vendors
previously owned (second-hand) goods
used goods
collectibles
antiques
vintage clothing
fast fashion
street vending
retro

Ernst Thoms
Fly Market
East River
Manhattan
brook
calque
Siphonaptera
Napoleon III
Haussmann

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